Slowly and imperceptibly, the one true God begins acquiring the features of the gods of this world. For instance, our God simply gratifies our desires rather than reshaping them in accordance with the beauty of God's own character. Our God then kills enemies rather than dying on their behalf as God did in Jesus Christ.
The text discusses the troubling tendency of people to shape God into an image that reflects their own desires and values rather than adhering to His true nature. It highlights that instead of guiding individuals towards a higher standard of goodness, many conceive of God as one who merely fulfills their wishes, aligning divine characteristics with worldly expectations.
This transformation reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of God's essence. Instead of exemplifying self-sacrifice and love, as demonstrated through Jesus Christ, a distorted view may emphasize vengeance and might, which contrasts sharply with the true Christian call to love and forgive others.
